Funding Sought for Early Learning programs

The Kenora District Services Board says it wants the Ministry of Education
to come up with some capital funds renovate schools in the region so they
can host Early Learning and Care Centers and Best Start programs.

The Board says the province has not provided any funding for alterations or
renovations to existing schools.

Last April, the province transferred responsibility for early years programming
to the Ministry of Education from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.

The KDSB says the lack of funding for early learning centers is not in the best
interests of children and goes against the Ministry of Education's vision of creating
the best opportunities for children to learn.